Obama’s weekly address about health care
by David Safier Reports of the death of health care reform may be greatly exaggerated (he said, hopefully). Advertisement Dems are making noises about passing a public option in reconciliation. The upcoming health care summit clearly has Republicans shaking in their boots. ("It's a trap! It's a trap! When we make ridiculous statements, that Obama … Read more
School recess bill didn’t get a hearing
by David Safier From Steve Gall: Unfortunately, HB2408 elementary school recess did not even get a hearing in front of the House Education Committee. Chairman Rich Crandall, Republican from Mesa, told Rep. Frank Antenori who introduced the bill that he did not have the votes. Several of the Committee members, both Democrats and Republicans, sit … Read more
Reminder: Rep. Giffords invites the public to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is inviting Southern Arizonans to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that will be on display in Tucson later this month. “The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s most cherished testament to the value we place on individual liberty,” said Giffords. “Southern Arizonans should not … Read more
A coupla other blogs attack Star coverage
by David Safier Lately, I've been going after the Star's Creative Headline Writing team's assault on articles about Obama and the Democratic Party (though I've left out a few goodies from the last two days. Kinda busy with other things.) Today, both R-cubed and pocobravo went after another Star failing: its minimal coverage of a … Read more
The 65% legislative pollution
by David Safier AZ Republicans are blowing smoke once again to obscure their unconscionable defunding of education. This time, it's that old favorite, the 65% solution. State lawmakers are moving to require schools to spend at least 65 percent of their funding on classroom expenses – but using a method that the top education official … Read more
Texas conservative assault on textbooks
by David Safier The story in Sunday's NY Times Magazine, How Christian Were the Founders?, has nationwide import. Basically, a very powerful conservative cabal on Texas' state school board dictates what will be included in textbooks which will be bought by the state. And since Texas is such a huge consumer, as the state's textbooks … Read more
Just how out of touch is Sen. Jack Harper?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, has always been a few bricks short of a full load, if you know what I mean. This says more about the character of the voters of his district who continue to elect him to office than it does about him. Yesterday, Sen. Harper convinced his Senate colleagues … Read more
